Sentences with phrase «of other eye diseases»

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• Oyster Point Pharmaceuticals Inc., a San Francisco - based developer of treatments for dry eye and other diseases of the ocular surface, raised $ 22 million in Series A funding.

Some are good; like looking into the eyes of your lover or feeling blessed by God and then there are others like getting hit by a car or contracting a disease giving you only several weeks to live that are bad.

It was then that I saw that to expect to put a stop to this disorder by my reason and my will, which were themselves diseased, would be to act like a blind man who should pretend to correct one of his eyes by the aid of the other equally blind one.

Let us suppose that two men have an eye disease, and one of them submits to the cure and takes whatever medical science advises, even if it is disagreeable, while the other not only does not accept any advice from the doctor, but also lives intemperately.

Studies of the lens of the eye not only could reveal ways to prevent cataracts but also might illuminate the biology of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases in which cells commit suicide

Some of these people have vision problems caused by currently untreatable diseases, he notes, but others simply because they can not afford or do not have access to relatively simple fixes such as surgery to remove cataracts (clouding of eye lenses).

Unseen by the human eye, plants interact with many species of fungi and other microbes in the surrounding environment, and these exchanges can impact the plant's health and tolerance to stressors such as drought or disease, as well as the global carbon cycle.

By pairing a receptor that targets neurons with a molecule that degrades the main component of Alzheimer's plaques, the biologists were able to substantially dissolve these plaques in mice brains and human brain tissue, offering a potential mechanism for treating the debilitating disease, as well as other conditions that involve either the brain or the eyes.

A new class of therapies may be on the horizon for thyroid eye disease (TED) and other destructive scarring conditions.

The participants — all free of cataracts or other eye diseases — had vision prescriptions ranging from nearsightedness (myopia) to farsightedness (hyperopia).

Genetic diseases like retinitis pigmentosa destroy the photosensitive cells of the eye, the photoreceptors, but often leave intact the other cells in the retina: the bipolar cells that the photoreceptors normally talk to, and the ganglion cells that are the retina's output to the brain.

Keeping blood sugar close to normal and taking drugs to hold down blood levels of cholesterol and other fats can help people with diabetes avoid the potentially blinding eye disease retinopathy, researchers report.

Other possible symptoms of the disease, which is usually caused by different mutations of the JAGGED1 gene, are deformities of the eyes or bones, and sometimes growth disorders.

My results contain clues about what makes me genetically different from other people, such as blue versus brown eyes or a higher risk of getting diabetes or heart disease.

Work ranges from analysis of the functions of genes identified to cause eye diseases when mutated, to the direct effects of UV - light and other agents associated with the development of eye disease on mitochondrial and other cell functions.

This research points to exciting new possibilities for preventing or reversing the disabling vision loss caused by age - related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, and other diseases that damage the retina, the layer of light - sensitive nerve cells that line the back of the eye.

Genes, alone or in combination, determine what features a person inherits from his or her parents, such as blood type, hair color, eye color and other characteristics, including risks of developing certain diseases.

In the cucurbit world, this means faster breeding for resistance to diseases such as fusarium wilt or powdery mildew — that white film many gardeners might find killing their squash leaves, or enhancing production of carotenoids — the orange pigments associated with eye health, among other benefits.

In the other major form of diabetic eye disease, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, blood vessels grow in wrong places on the retina.

Dysfunctional cilia are now known to be implicated in not only PKD but a wide range of diseases affecting the eyes, ears, heart, and other organs.

Tom actively supports development of new products to help those with glaucoma and other eye diseases as an advisor or board member for startup companies in the eye care field.

We have also made contributions to the study of other complex diseases, including breast cancer, melanoma, oral clefts, eye disorders, Chiari malformation, ADHD and autism.

However, they say the work at least proves the potential for mRNA therapy to successfully treat not only hemophilia B but also other human disorders, such as hemophilia A (caused by faulty clotting factor VIII) or a variety of diseases of the liver, central nervous system, lung and eyes.

A screening test of my peripheral vision then looks below the surface of my eyes to check for early signs of glaucoma and other diseases.

To dispel this final falsehood, Rick, Michele and several other individuals who've been impacted by Alzheimer's disease decided to share their real - life experiences in a groundbreaking story entitled, Fade to Blank: Life Inside Alzheimer's, a multimedia exploration of the human side of Alzheimer's, through the eyes of those living with the disease.

Other Tests Other than Graves» disease TSH levels test and other 5 test mentioned above, the doctor may order tests like CT scan, ultrasound, echography or MRI scans of the eye and the eye sockets to see if the Graves» disease is affecting your eyes and the surrounding muscles of the Other Tests Other than Graves» disease TSH levels test and other 5 test mentioned above, the doctor may order tests like CT scan, ultrasound, echography or MRI scans of the eye and the eye sockets to see if the Graves» disease is affecting your eyes and the surrounding muscles of the Other than Graves» disease TSH levels test and other 5 test mentioned above, the doctor may order tests like CT scan, ultrasound, echography or MRI scans of the eye and the eye sockets to see if the Graves» disease is affecting your eyes and the surrounding muscles of the other 5 test mentioned above, the doctor may order tests like CT scan, ultrasound, echography or MRI scans of the eye and the eye sockets to see if the Graves» disease is affecting your eyes and the surrounding muscles of the eyes.

• Kidney failure • Peripheral vascular disease, hardening and narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis) that supply blood to the arms, legs, and other parts of the body • Retinopathy, or damage to the tiny blood vessels that supply blood to the light - sensitive lining of the back of the eye • Stroke

Oxidative damage to the... blood vessels causes arterio - and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arterioles and arteries) leading to heart disease and stroke; brain causes Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease; eyes causes cataracts and macular degeneration; skin causes wrinkles, sagging and «age spots»; connective tissue causes faulty collagen and elastin formation, possibly leading to tendonitis / osis, and other musculoskeletal complications and injuries; etc..

We hear a lot about eye health and nutrients for the eyes lately, and guess what — pistachios contain generous amount of lutein and zeaxanthin which prevent macular degeneration and other eye diseases related to aging.

• Late 60s, now have thyroid eye disease with one eye bulging slightly and the other causing double vision, severe dry eye, lots of swelling.

Additionally, the levels of beta - carotene and other eye nutrients in green beans help prevent macular degeneration, also reducing the risk of eye diseases in general, while red beans have a mild diuretic effect that can help alleviate edema.

Everything he heard during those five days made sense to him and opened his eyes to the true cause of his obesity and other health problems such as coronary heart disease, chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, depression, or diabetes.

Surprisingly enough, bananas also contain other antioxidants including beta - carotene, lutein, selenium, Vitamins A, C, and E, offering a wide range of health benefits including protection against cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and risk reduction for cataract formation in the eyes as well as age - related macular degeneration.

A third cup of spinach a day is recommended for optimal eye protection against age - related macular degeneration and other premature degenerative diseases.

Other symptoms of liver disease include nausea, malaise, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, a yellow coloring of the skin or the eyes, pain in the right upper part of the belly and dark urine.

However, the disease can also cause inflammation and injury to other organs of the body such as the skin, lungs, eyes, and blood vessels, hence, rheumatoid arthritis is sometimes called rheumatoid disease.

About Blog Wolfe Eye Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cataract, glaucoma, retina diseases, and other eye conditions.

This is a powerful and eye opening testimony of living with PTSD and reading it may well be consolation to others with the disease.

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of patients with glaucoma and other diseases of the eye.

There are many other causes of a red eye: uveitis, orbital disease, bleeding disorders, trauma, luxated lens, etc..

Joint problems, including hip and elbow dysplasia and loose kneecaps; eye problems; cancers; skin diseases; heart and other organ diseases; and more affect canines of every size and background.

We can not promise any benefits to your horse or other animals from your taking part in this clinical trial; however, possible benefits include lowering the incidence of this common eye cancer in Haflinger, Belgian, Percheron, Appaloosa, and Arabian Horses, helping breeders to make informed mating decisions, and better prediction of the risk of developing disease for earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Other sources of dry eye include drug toxicity (antibiotics such as sulphadiazine and sulphasalazine can cause temporary or permanent dry eye in some animals), drug - induced reaction (atropine and topical anesthetics temporarily reduce tear production), neurological impairment (damage to the nerves leading to the lacrimal glands), removal of the third eyelid (see Cherry Eye), systemic disease (e.g. distemper), chronic conjunctivitis, trauma to the tear glands, hypothyroidism, congenital disease (some dogs are born without lacrimal glands), breed predisposition.

These signs can also be present in other eye diseases, such as glaucoma, corneal ulcer, etc., so it is very important for your pet to be examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist to determine the exact nature of the eye problem.

It therefore remains the case that clinical eye examination should continue to be used to identify dogs clinically affected by any form of PRA, as well as other eye diseases.

Genetic elbow deformities, hip displaysia, heart disease, and eye problems are some of the other health problems commonly found in the breed.

The code of ethics requires, among other things, that all breeding stock be certified free of hip dysplasia, genetic eye diseases, and brucellosis and other infectious diseases.

Other symptoms of oral disease in pets that owners often fail to recognize include chronic eye infections, frequent sneezing, nasal discharge and chewing on one side of the mouth.

If your dog has exceptionally strong, foul breath and also has other specific symptoms including vomiting, appetite loss and a yellowish color in his gums or eyes, that could be a sign of liver disease, reports WebMD.

Other diseases and conditions, such as cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes, can affect a pet's eyes as well as other parts of the Other diseases and conditions, such as cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes, can affect a pet's eyes as well as other parts of the other parts of the body.